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Kevin Cramer

RepublicanNorth DakotaCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source

How they voted 917

Their recorded votes in Congress, including what was decided and how they voted.

Yea/Aye supports the question being voted on. Nay/No opposes it. Colors describe the recorded choice, not a political rating.

Partial vote history. See collection coverage

All votes (917)Yea / Aye (653)Nay / No (232)Not Voting (32)
Senate vote #97 · 2025H.J.Res. 35
Not Voting

Repealing the EPA methane emissions charge rule

AI-assisted summary

H.J. Res. 35 would nullify an EPA rule setting procedures for a charge on methane and other greenhouse-gas emissions from the oil and gas sector above specified thresholds. The Senate passed the joint resolution, disapproving that rule. Passing the resolution is distinct from the rule’s original subject: it concerns overturning the EPA rule.

Context: The subject description is based on the February 4 introduced version; the supplied records do not establish whether the text at the vote differed.

Sources & original record
Official title
H. J. Res. 35
Official question
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 35
Chamber result
Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
Measure title
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Legislative background
Introduced in House · 2025-02-04. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #96 · 2025S.J.Res. 12
Not Voting

Begin considering resolution to nullify EPA methane emissions charge rule

AI-assisted summary

The joint resolution would nullify an EPA rule setting compliance procedures for the Methane Emissions Reduction Program, including rules for an annual charge on certain oil and gas sector emissions above specified thresholds. The Senate agreed to begin considering the resolution. This procedural vote did not pass the resolution or nullify the rule.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on February 4, 2025; the record does not establish whether the text later considered differed from that version.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 12
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 12
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
Measure title
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2025-02-04. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #95 · 2025S.J.Res. 10
Not Voting

Reject resolution to end the national energy emergency

AI-assisted summary

The joint resolution would terminate the national emergency concerning energy declared by the President on January 20, 2025. The Senate rejected the resolution, so it did not terminate the emergency. The background describes the emergency order as directing agencies to use available authorities to address energy supply and infrastructure concerns.

Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on February 3, 2025; the record does not establish whether the text voted on differed from that version.

Sources & original record
Official title
S. J. Res. 10
Official question
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 10
Chamber result
Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52)
Measure title
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2025-02-03. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #94 · 2025Nomination PN11-17
Not Voting

Confirm Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative

AI-assisted summary

The nomination was for Jamieson Greer of Maryland to serve as United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador. The Senate confirmed Greer; this was a confirmation vote, not a vote merely to limit debate on the nomination.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 26, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Jamieson Greer, of Maryland, to be U.S. Trade Representative
Official question
On the Nomination PN11-17
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
Measure title
Jamieson Greer, of Maryland, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official nomination details
Senate vote #93 · 2025Nomination PN11-10
Not Voting

Begin considering Linda McMahon for education secretary

AI-assisted summary

The Senate agreed to begin considering Linda McMahon’s nomination to be Secretary of Education. This procedural vote did not confirm her; it allowed the Senate to take up the nomination for consideration.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 25, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider the Nomination of Linda McMahon
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed PN11-10
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
Measure title
Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official nomination details
Senate vote #92 · 2025S.J.Res. 11
Not Voting

Repealing offshore archaeological reporting requirements

AI-assisted summary

S.J. Res. 11 would nullify a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule requiring certain oil and gas operators seeking approval for Outer Continental Shelf activities to submit archaeological reports about affected seafloor areas. The Senate passed the joint resolution, disapproving the rule.

Context: The subject description is based on the February 4 introduced version; the supplied records do not establish whether the text at the vote differed.

Sources & original record
Official title
S. J. Res. 11
Official question
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 11
Chamber result
Joint Resolution Passed (54-44)
Measure title
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2025-02-04. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #91 · 2025S.J.Res. 11
Not Voting

Begin considering a rule on marine archaeological resources

AI-assisted summary

The joint resolution would nullify a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule requiring archaeological reports for certain oil and gas exploration or development on the Outer Continental Shelf. This vote agreed to begin considering the resolution; it did not approve or reject the resolution itself. The motion was agreed to, 54–42.

Context: The detailed background describes the February 4 introduced version; the supplied records do not establish whether later changes were made before this vote.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 11
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 11
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-42)
Measure title
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2025-02-04. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #90 · 2025Nomination PN12-12
Not Voting

Confirm Daniel Driscoll as Secretary of the Army

AI-assisted summary

The Senate confirmed Daniel Driscoll, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of the Army. This was a final vote on his nomination, not a procedural vote to advance it.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 25, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Daniel Driscoll, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of the Army
Official question
On the Nomination PN12-12
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (66-28)
Measure title
Daniel Driscoll, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of the Army
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official nomination details
Senate vote #89 · 2025Nomination PN11-17
Not Voting

Limit debate on Jamieson Greer’s trade representative nomination

AI-assisted summary

The Senate agreed to limit further debate on Jamieson Greer’s nomination to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador. Cloture limits the remaining debate; it does not instantly end debate or confirm the nominee.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 24, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jamieson Greer to be United States Trade Representative
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN11-17
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-43)
Measure title
Jamieson Greer, of Maryland, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official nomination details
Senate vote #88 · 2025Nomination PN12-12
Not Voting

Limit debate on Daniel Driscoll’s Army secretary nomination

AI-assisted summary

The Senate agreed to limit further debate on Daniel Driscoll’s nomination to be Secretary of the Army. Cloture limits the remaining debate; it does not instantly end debate or confirm the nominee. The Senate voted separately to confirm him on February 25, 2025.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 24, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Driscoll to be Secretary of the Army
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN12-12
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
Measure title
Daniel Driscoll, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of the Army
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official nomination details
Senate vote #87 · 2025S.Con.Res. 7
Yea

Senate budget plan for fiscal years 2025 through 2034 agreed to

AI-assisted summary

The concurrent resolution sets congressional budget levels for fiscal year 2025 and fiscal years 2026–2034, including targets for revenues, spending, deficits, and debt. It also directs committees to develop legislation changing the deficit by specified amounts and sets budget-enforcement rules. The Senate agreed to the resolution as amended, 52–48; this establishes a congressional budget framework, not enactment of the legislation committees may later produce.

Context: The supplied background describes the resolution as introduced on February 13, 2025; it may not reflect every change in the version agreed to on February 21.

Sources & original record
Official title
S.Con.Res. 7, As Amended
Official question
On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 7
Chamber result
Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (52-48)
Measure title
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2025-02-13. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official proposal details
Senate vote #86 · 2025S.Amdt. 1207
Nay

Prescription drug price-gouging reserve fund amendment rejected

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to ending price gouging on prescription drugs. The Senate rejected the amendment, 49–51, so it was not added to the budget resolution. This vote did not itself enact or change prescription drug pricing law.

Context: The record describes a proposed reserve fund, not specific policy provisions for ending price gouging.

Sources & original record
Official title
Merkley Amdt. No. 1207
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1207 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (49-51)
Measure title
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ending price gouging on prescription drugs.
Amendment purpose
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ending price gouging on prescription drugs.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #85 · 2025S.Amdt. 922
Yea

Congressional approval for major agency rules amendment adopted

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to legislation requiring congressional approval before federal agencies finalize major rules. It also described supporting Congress’s lawmaking role and reducing spending tied to costly regulations. The Senate agreed to the amendment, 53–47, adding it to the budget resolution; this vote did not itself enact those requirements.

Context: The record states the amendment’s reserve-fund purpose but does not provide the text of implementing legislation.

Sources & original record
Official title
Lee Amdt. No. 922
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 922 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Agreed to (53-47)
Measure title
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to Congress continuing its work to rein in the administrative state by supporting legislation that prevents Federal agencies from finalizing major rules without congressional approval, strengthens the Article 1 law-making powers of Congress, cuts spending resulting from costly regulations, reduces inflation, and unleashes economic growth.
Amendment purpose
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to Congress continuing its work to rein in the administrative state by supporting legislation that prevents Federal agencies from finalizing major rules without congressional approval, strengthens the Article 1 law-making powers of Congress, cuts spending resulting from costly regulations, reduces inflation, and unleashes economic growth.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #84 · 2025S.Amdt. 957
Nay

Removing rural-program and food-assistance cuts amendment rejected

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed to remove reconciliation instructions that, according to its description, required cuts to programs important to rural Americans and food assistance for families. The Senate rejected the amendment, 47–53, so those instructions were not removed by this vote. The vote concerned the budget resolution’s instructions, not passage of separate program-cut legislation.

Context: The record does not identify the specific programs or provide the reconciliation instructions’ text.

Sources & original record
Official title
Lujan Amdt. No. 957
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 957 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (47-53)
Measure title
To strike reconciliation instructions requiring damaging cuts to programs critical to rural Americans and food assistance for American families.
Amendment purpose
To strike reconciliation instructions requiring damaging cuts to programs critical to rural Americans and food assistance for American families.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #83 · 2025S.Amdt. 659
Nay

Uninterrupted VA care and PACT Act benefits amendment rejected

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed ensuring full, uninterrupted Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits provided under the PACT Act, with no cuts or delays. The Senate rejected it, 47–52, so this amendment was not added to the budget resolution. The vote did not itself cut VA care or benefits; it rejected this proposed budget-resolution provision.

Context: The record describes the amendment’s purpose but does not provide its operative text or the budget resolution’s full provisions.

Sources & original record
Official title
Blumenthal Amdt. No. 659
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 659 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
Measure title
To ensure full and uninterrupted funding for Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits provided by the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-168), also known as the "PACT Act", preventing any cuts or delays.
Amendment purpose
To ensure full and uninterrupted funding for Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits provided by the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-168), also known as the "PACT Act", preventing any cuts or delays.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #82 · 2025S.Amdt. 971
Nay

Nationwide IVF coverage reserve-fund amendment rejected

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to protecting access to fertility services and expanding nationwide coverage for in vitro fertilization. The Senate rejected it, 49–51, so it was not added to the budget resolution. This vote did not itself establish nationwide IVF coverage or change existing coverage rules.

Context: The record describes a proposed reserve fund, not the terms of a specific coverage expansion.

Sources & original record
Official title
Duckworth Amdt. No. 971
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 971 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (49-51)
Measure title
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting access to fertility services, and eliminating barriers for families in need of high-quality, affordable fertility services by expanding nationwide coverage for in vitro fertilization.
Amendment purpose
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting access to fertility services, and eliminating barriers for families in need of high-quality, affordable fertility services by expanding nationwide coverage for in vitro fertilization.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #81 · 2025S.Amdt. 699
Nay

Police hiring and community policing reserve-fund amendment rejected

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed a deficit-neutral reserve fund to support police, potentially including direct funding for law enforcement agencies to hire or rehire officers and strengthen community policing and crime prevention. The Senate rejected it, 48–52, so the amendment was not added to the budget resolution. This vote did not itself provide funding or hire officers.

Context: The record describes possible initiatives associated with the reserve fund but does not provide specific funding or program terms.

Sources & original record
Official title
Lujan Amdt. No. 699
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 699 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (48-52)
Measure title
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to supporting police, which may include initiatives that provide funding directly to law enforcement agencies to hire or rehire additional career law enforcement officers in an effort to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts.
Amendment purpose
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to supporting police, which may include initiatives that provide funding directly to law enforcement agencies to hire or rehire additional career law enforcement officers in an effort to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #80 · 2025S.Amdt. 436
Nay

Health care tax-credit reserve fund amendment rejected

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to preserving and extending tax credits created by the Affordable Care Act. The Senate rejected the amendment, 48–52, so it was not added to the budget resolution. This vote did not itself extend or eliminate the tax credits.

Context: The amendment proposed a reserve fund related to the tax credits; the vote did not directly change the credits.

Sources & original record
Official title
Shaheen Amdt. No. 436
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 436 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (48-52)
Measure title
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preserving and extending vital tax credits enacted under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which make heath care accessible and affordable and that have led to the lowest uninsured rate in our Nation's history.
Amendment purpose
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preserving and extending vital tax credits enacted under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which make heath care accessible and affordable and that have led to the lowest uninsured rate in our Nation's history.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #79 · 2025S.Amdt. 233
Nay

Senate rejected waiver of budget rules on school meal protections

AI-assisted summary

The Van Hollen amendment proposed creating a point of order against legislation that would cut funding for school lunch or breakfast programs. The Senate rejected a motion to waive applicable budget rules for that amendment, 49–51; three-fifths support was required. This vote decided whether to waive the rules, not whether to adopt the amendment or change school meal funding.

Context: The vote concerned waiving budget rules for the amendment, not adopting its proposed point of order.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233
Official question
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233)
Chamber result
Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
Measure title
To create a point of order against legislation that would cut funding from the school lunch or school breakfast programs.
Amendment purpose
To create a point of order against legislation that would cut funding from the school lunch or school breakfast programs.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official amendment details
Senate vote #78 · 2025S.Amdt. 664
Nay

Avian flu response reserve fund amendment rejected

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to preventing reductions in funding and staffing for responding to, controlling, and preventing avian flu. The Senate rejected the amendment, 47–53, so it was not added to the budget resolution. This vote did not itself set or guarantee funding or staffing levels.

Context: The amendment proposed a reserve fund; the vote did not directly set funding or staffing levels.

Sources & original record
Official title
Slotkin Amdt. No. 664
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 664 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (47-53)
Measure title
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing reductions in funding and staffing necessary to respond to, control, and prevent avian flu.
Amendment purpose
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing reductions in funding and staffing necessary to respond to, control, and prevent avian flu.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Official vote record Official amendment details